American Animal Hospital Association

AAHA is an international association of more than 32,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals. Established in 1933, AAHA is well known among veterinarians and pet owners for its high standards for hospitals and pet health care. Over 3,000 veterinary hospitals voluntarily participate in the AAHA hospital evaluation program.

Mayfair Animal Hospital is proud to be one of only two veterinary practices in Cary that are members of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We gained accreditation following a lengthy application process, including an on-site visit by a veterinary professional employed by AAHA who determined that we were in compliance with the policies and standards established by the Association. In order to maintain accreditation, we undergo periodic review and additional on-site evaluations.

The AAHA Standards of Accreditation address the following areas:

Client service	Patient and staff safety
Dentistry	Patient care
Emergency services	Medical records
Examination facilities and equipment	Pharmacy
Housekeeping and maintenance	Radiology services
Human resources and leadership	Staff continuing education and training
Laboratory services	Surgery and anesthesia
Pain management

The standards developed and published by AAHA are widely accepted as representing those components of veterinary practice that represent high quality care. AAHA standards are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. They are periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that they remain consistent with evolving knowledge and technology.

For more information, visit the AAHA website at www.aahanet.org.